Vocabulary Flashcard chapters 1-4

Front

What does the word 'endeavor' mean?

Back

A strenuous effort; attempt.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

In the sentence 'The stout man carried the heavy box with ease,' what does 'stout' describe?

Back

The man.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is a ledger?

Back

An account book or digital file of final entry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

In the sentence 'The bird was enmeshed in the fishing net and couldn’t fly away,' what does 'enmeshed' describe?

Back

The bird being caught.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What does the word 'resonant' mean?

Back

To produce a deep, full, repeated sound.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does the word 'stout' mean?

Back

Strong and thick; having a strong build.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What is the meaning of 'enmeshed'?

Back

Caught or entangled in something.

Front

What does 'resonance' refer to in sound?

Back

The quality of a sound that makes it deep and full.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'endeavor'?

Back

Attempt.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'stout' imply about a person's physical appearance?

Back

It suggests that the person is somewhat heavy or solidly built.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A